Alen,
Another reason to use the lock tabs vs lock washers is to
maintain the concours condition of your vehicle! :)
Gerard Chateauvieux wrote:
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> Alen,
>
> I think if you choose to use lock washers instead of the lock tabs, use
> some Lok-tite on the threads as well. Another altetnative, if you have a
> drill press, is to cross-drill a small hole through the hex head and safety
> wire it in place. You can run the wire between the two bolts.
>
> Gerard
>
> At 11:00 AM -0400 9/7/99, Ajhsys@aol.com wrote:
> >Does anyone use lock washers to mount their front brake calipers instead of
> >those silly tab washers? What year did the British discover the lock washer?
> > (Or are we still waiting?)
> >
> >Can anyone give me a reason to use the tab washers over a good grade 5 lock
> >washer?
> >
> >Allen Hefner
> >'77 Midget
> >'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
>
> G G Gerard Chateauvieux
> E A
> R R pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com
> A A
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